Coming this winter, three modern Italian restaurants will be arriving at Disney Springs . These restaurants, all new concepts created by the Patina Restaurant Group, each feature unique menus and authentic Italian food in a beautiful and expansive dining complex. The complex will be located adjacent to The Edison, a lavish “Industrial Gothic”-style destination also being developed by Patina.

Disney PhotoPass Day is returning to Walt Disney World Resort on August 19! This year, Disney PhotoPass Service is celebrating Disney Princesses in honor of Disney’s “Dream Big, Princess” campaign . Guests will find a number of exclusive photo opportunities with Disney Princesses and other favorite characters in each of the four theme parks and Disney Springs . I recently spoke with Denise Shick, Merchandise Franchise & Brand Manager with Disney Parks Merchandise, about some of the Disney Princess-themed products guests will find for this picture perfect day. “ Disney’s ‘Dream Big, Princess’ movement continues to inspire young dreamers around the world to realize their full potential,” explained Denise.

Walt Disney World Resort roadways just got a little more fun, with the launch of a new transportation pilot called Minnie Van service. Announced earlier this month at D23 Expo 2017, this new transportation service is now available for guests staying at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts . Through a collaboration with the US’ fastest growing rideshare service, Lyft, guests at these resorts can arrange their own private Disney vehicle right from the Lyft app on their smartphone. With Minnie Van service, Disney cast members will then whisk you away to wherever you want to be at Walt Disney World Resort

As excitement builds for the opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar in summer 2017, I’m delighted to announce a new limited edition pin collection is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park starting March 2. This item is the first of many new unique merchandise products coming as part of Pandora that will immerse Guests in their in-park experience like never before and connect them to this exotic new land. I caught up with Erin Herbst, merchandiser for Disney Pins, to learn more about this countdown collection. “With the addition of this new land to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we wanted a way to continue the excitement leading up to the grand opening,” explained Erin.

This week we shared a bevy of photos from Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend . At each event, runners showed off their Disney spirit with costumes and other specially made outfits. Some even appeared in couple or group costumes! Check out the images above.

Ring in the New Year at Disneyland Resort with these special menus at restaurants in the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort and in Disneyland park. At Disney California Adventure park, you can sip sparkling apple cider and sparkling wine at several locations. Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa offers two elegant options. Chef Andrew Sutton’s four-course Wine Country Feast of Winter Season Classics is seating from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

If you’re ready to turn off the oven and head to Disneyland Resort on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, here are spots in the theme parks and hotels for a taste of the holiday. Make your reservations at disneyland.com/dining or by calling 714-781-DINE.